**Daily News Brief - Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (Lunar Calendar: Intercalary Sixth Month, 27th Day)**

**Regional Developments**

**This Year's Three Hot Periods Second Hottest in History; Hebei Ranks Third Hottest** The "Three Hot Periods" (Sanfu) ended on August 19 as the final hot period concluded. This year's Three Hot Periods saw a national average temperature of 23.21°C, ranking as the second hottest in history, only behind 2024's record of 23.24°C. From a provincial perspective, many regions experienced unprecedented heat during this period, with Hebei ranking as the third hottest for the same timeframe.

**Hebei to Create 100 Beidou Innovation Application Scenarios** The Hebei Provincial Development and Reform Commission announced plans to establish 100 Beidou (BeiDou Navigation Satellite System) innovation application scenarios across the province. This initiative aims to showcase Beidou's application achievements across various sectors, stimulate market participant vitality, and accelerate the development of the province's Beidou industry.

**Science Museum Experiences Summer Tourism Boom** Since the summer season began, Hebei Science and Technology Museum has maintained high visitor numbers, receiving approximately 4,000 young visitors and parents daily. The museum's rich exhibits, exciting activities, and comfortable environment have made it a preferred destination for families and tourists from across the province and nation.

**Shijiazhuang Solicits Logo Design for "Shijiazhuang Time-Honored Brands"** To enhance the brand image and social recognition of Shijiazhuang's time-honored brands and increase their identification and influence, the Shijiazhuang Commerce Bureau recently launched a public solicitation for the "Shijiazhuang Time-Honored Brands" logo design. The bureau encourages creative individuals, organizations, and groups to participate in the logo design competition. The submission deadline is August 24. Selected entries will be displayed on official platforms for public online voting. Awards include: First Prize (1 winner): 5,000 RMB; Second Prize (2 winners): 1,000 RMB each; Third Prize (3 winners): 800 RMB each.

**"Donkey Burger" Economy Attracts Young Demographics** From plush donkey burger toys to drinkable "Donkey Burger Lattes," an innovative cultural expression experiment is flourishing on Baoding's streets. Here, intangible cultural heritage is no longer confined to exhibition halls but transforms into touchable, tastable, and shareable lifestyle elements through youth creativity.

**Tangshan Launches 10 Tourism Routes Following Sports Events** Tangshan's Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau leveraged the "Hebei Five Super" event to expand cultural tourism marketing channels and create the "Follow Sports Events to Visit Tangshan" brand IP, launching 10 tourism routes comprising 3 half-day tours and 7 full-day tours.

**Two from Hebei Named 2025 National "New Era Outstanding Youth"** On August 19, central offices announced the 2025 National "New Era Outstanding Youth" recognition. Zhang Chenhe, a student from Baoding No. 17 Middle School, and the Qinhuangdao "Little Starfish" Volunteer Service Team from Hebei Province were selected.

**Hebei Leads Nation with 7 Cybersecurity Cases** The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently announced typical cybersecurity cases and regions with outstanding achievements in supporting new industrialization. Hebei Province led the nation with 7 enterprise cases selected for the typical cases list. Sixteen provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and 2 separately planned cities, including Hebei, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, were named regions with outstanding security achievements.

**Hebei Announces Healthcare System's 10 "Most Beautiful Hebei People"** August 19 marked the eighth China Physicians' Day. On August 18, the Hebei Provincial Government Information Office held a press conference announcing 10 healthcare system "Most Beautiful Hebei People" for 2025, including Dr. Shi Xiaoming, Chief of Vascular Surgery at Hebei Provincial People's Hospital, and Yin Xiaohua, Director of Nursing Department at Hebei Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, among others.

**National Updates**

In the first seven months of this year, national general public budget revenue reached 1,358.39 billion RMB, representing a 0.1% year-over-year increase.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and four other departments issued the "Notice on Issues Related to Personal Pension Withdrawal."

At 14:00 on August 19, the Ministry of Water Resources initiated Level IV flood defense emergency responses for Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, and Yunnan, while maintaining the Level IV response for Beijing. Work teams were dispatched to assist with flood prevention in Tianjin and Hebei.

The central bank recently added 100 billion RMB in agricultural and small business re-lending quotas to support flood control, disaster relief, and post-disaster reconstruction.

The National Health Commission and four other departments released "Several Measures to Improve Family Doctor Contract Service Experience," presenting 10 measures across 3 areas to enhance service experience for both general and priority populations.

**Today's Weather Forecast** Shijiazhuang: Thunderstorms, 24°C/30°C Zhangjiakou: Thunderstorms, 18°C/28°C Chengde: Thunderstorms, 22°C/30°C Qinhuangdao: Thunderstorms, 23°C/29°C Tangshan: Moderate rain, 23°C/30°C Langfang: Moderate rain, 24°C/31°C Baoding: Cloudy, 24°C/31°C Cangzhou: Moderate rain, 24°C/32°C Hengshui: Overcast, 23°C/33°C Xingtai: Thunderstorms, 24°C/30°C Handan: Thunderstorms, 24°C/30°C Beijing: Thunderstorms, 24°C/30°C Tianjin: Thunderstorms, 24°C/29°C